Finding the Third Proportional to 331,288 and 715,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,288 and 715,028 is: 1,543,264.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,288 : 715,028 = 715,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,288/715,028 = 715,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,288x = 715,028 × 715,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,288x = 511,265,040,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,265,040,784/331,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,543,264.59
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